Brandon Jones Bio
Brandon Alexander Jones, born on February 18, 1997, in Atlanta, Georgia, is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 20 Toyota GR Supra for Joe Gibbs Racing. In addition, he has competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, the ARCA Menards Series, the ARCA Menards Series East, and the ARCA Menards Series West throughout his career.
Over more than a decade in national NASCAR competition, Jones has built a reputation as a steady late-season racer capable of winning on intermediate tracks. His career has included stints with several top organizations, and he has returned to Joe Gibbs Racing to anchor the No. 20 entry in the series.
Early Life and Background
Brandon Alexander Jones was born on February 18, 1997, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the son of JR Jones, President and CEO of Rheem Comfort Products. The Rheem brand, along with related names such as RUUD, Richmond, and Russell, became a familiar sight on Jones’s cars, sponsoring his efforts across multiple teams during his development years.
Jones began racing at the age of 13, working under the guidance of short track racer Bubba Gale and his son, former K&N development driver Cale Gale. He quickly progressed through Georgia’s local short tracks, racing pro trucks at Lanier Raceplex and Gresham Motorsports Park in 2011, where he won track points championships at both venues.
He later graduated from Lake Norman High School in Mooresville, North Carolina, the heart of NASCAR country. Moving to the Charlotte region helped him stay close to many of the teams and shop facilities where he would eventually race.
Path to NASCAR
In 2012, Jones moved into late models with Eddie Sharp Racing, competing in the Pro All Stars Series and the United Auto Racing Association series. That same year, he made his debut in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East at Greenville-Pickens Speedway. He finished fourteenth after a last-lap wreck while running in the top five.
By 2013, Jones had signed with Turner Scott Motorsports, running the full UARA season, the PASS Series, selected K&N events, and a national Truck Series debut at Bristol Motor Speedway. In 2014, he won his first ARCA race at Winchester Speedway and his first K&N Pro Series East win at Iowa Speedway, finishing fourth in the East standings despite splitting time between teams.
Brandon Jones Career
Early Career (2010-2014)
Jones’s first national-level results came in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, where Turner Scott Motorsports fielded the No. 33 truck. He posted finishes of 27th at Bristol, 20th at Iowa, and 19th at Martinsville in his initial appearances, learning the demands of stock car racing on a national stage.
He added two ARCA Racing Series wins in 2014, at Winchester Speedway and Indianapolis Raceway Park, and a K&N Pro Series East victory at Iowa Speedway. The season ended with a fourth-place East finish after he moved to Richard Childress Racing mid-year.
NASCAR Xfinity Series with RCR (2015-2017)
For 2015, Richard Childress Racing signed Jones to a part-time Xfinity Series schedule, sharing the No. 33 Chevrolet with Austin Dillon and Paul Menard. He earned his first Xfinity top five with a fifth-place run at Kentucky, while also balancing a part-time ARCA program with Venturini Motorsports and a sixteen-race Truck schedule with GMS Racing.
In 2016, RCR moved Jones to a full-time Xfinity ride. He made the Playoffs and was eliminated in the Round of 12, finishing tenth in the standings. To start 2017, he captured his first career Xfinity pole at Daytona with a lap of 184.472 mph, but crashed heavily on lap 29 and missed the Playoffs, prompting a move to Joe Gibbs Racing for 2018.
First Xfinity Wins at Joe Gibbs Racing (2018-2022)
Jones joined Joe Gibbs Racing in 2018 and quickly found form, leading laps at Bristol and finishing second at Talladega. He qualified for the Playoffs but was eliminated in the Round of 12, ending the year ninth in the standings.
In 2019, Jones broke through with his first Xfinity Series win at the Kansas Lottery 300, redeeming himself after an early Playoff exit at Dover. He added two more wins in 2020 at Phoenix Raceway and Kansas, then a fourth at Darlington, advancing to the Round of 8 before a multi-car crash at Texas. He finished a career-best sixth in points.
Jones added a Martinsville win in 2022 during his final JGR season, making a last-lap pass of Ty Gibbs. He was later eliminated at the same track in the Playoffs when Gibbs retaliated in overtime. He finished eighth in the standings before announcing a move to JR Motorsports.
JR Motorsports Era (2023-2024)
On September 14, 2022, JR Motorsports announced that Jones would drive the No. 9 Chevrolet starting in 2023. His first season produced three top-five finishes, including a runner-up at the Kansas cutoff race, and a 14th-place finish in the standings.
Jones remained in the No. 9 car for 2024 and earned three poles, with his lone top five coming at Charlotte, where he pressured Chase Elliott for the win. Ten retirements, including engine and crash-related failures, kept him out of the Playoffs. He finished 14th in points for a second straight year.
Return to Joe Gibbs Racing (2025-Present)
For 2025, Jones returned to Joe Gibbs Racing in the No. 20 Toyota GR Supra. After a 37th-place finish in the Daytona opener, he snapped a 98-race winless streak with a dominant run at Darlington, winning by more than ten car lengths. He added a Playoff win at Kansas, locking in a fifth-place best series finish through the post-season.
Driving Style and Strengths
Jones has built much of his Xfinity success on intermediate tracks, where patient tire management and late-race pace have produced multiple wins at Kansas and Darlington. He is known for his short-run speed and a calm approach in traffic, which helped him pass Kyle Busch for his 2020 Phoenix victory and survive a tense 2022 Martinsville run. His crew chief partnerships at Joe Gibbs Racing have leaned on consistent pit work and track-position strategy.
Notable Races and Milestones
His signature tracks include Kansas Speedway and Darlington Raceway, where each of his series wins has been celebrated. The 2022 Martinsville spring win over Ty Gibbs remains one of his most dramatic moments, as does the 2025 Darlington victory that ended a long drought. His first Xfinity pole at Daytona in 2017 also marked an early career milestone.
Brandon Jones Career Wins
Across the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and the ARCA Menards Series family, Jones has accumulated a verified total of 16 national and ARCA-level victories. His breakthrough came in 2019, and he has remained a consistent winner in the upper series since then.
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Highlights
Jones has 7 Xfinity Series wins, 142 top-ten finishes, and 15 poles through the 2025 season. His first win came in the 2019 Kansas Lottery 300, and his most recent victory came in the 2025 Kansas Lottery 300. The 2022 Martinsville spring win and the 2025 Darlington victory stand out as defining moments.
Craftsman Truck Series and Other Wins
In the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Jones has one win, captured at the 2020 Pocono Organics 150 at Pocono Raceway, along with 30 top-ten finishes. In the ARCA Menards Series, he has 8 wins, 25 top tens, and 5 poles, with his first coming in the 2014 Herr’s Chase the Taste 200 at Winchester Speedway. In the ARCA Menards Series East, he has 2 wins, 16 top tens, and no poles. He also recorded 1 pole in the ARCA Menards Series West without a victory.
| Series | Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series | 7 | 142 | 15 |
| NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| ARCA Menards Series | 8 | 25 | 5 |
| ARCA Menards Series East | 2 | 16 | 0 |
Brandon Jones Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Jones is the son of JR Jones, President and CEO of Rheem Comfort Products. Through JR’s leadership of Rheem, the Jones family has been closely linked with NASCAR sponsorship. Rheem and related brands such as RUUD, Richmond, and Russell have appeared on cars fielded by Kevin Harvick, Turner Scott Motorsports, Richard Childress Racing, and Joe Gibbs Racing.
Personal Life
Brandon Jones is married to Ashley Jones. He graduated from Lake Norman High School in Mooresville, North Carolina, and continues to make his home in the Charlotte area near many of NASCAR’s race shops. His family and business ties to the sport remain a steady presence in his racing career.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series marked a strong return for Jones at Joe Gibbs Racing in the No. 20 Toyota GR Supra. After a 37th-place finish in the Daytona opener, he rebounded with a statement victory at Darlington, snapping a 98-race winless streak by more than ten car lengths. The win signaled that he and the JGR team had reconnected on intermediate tracks, where he has enjoyed his most consistent success.
He added a Playoff win at Kansas, matching his past Kansas results and reinforcing his comfort on 1.5-mile ovals. Through the post-season, Jones was on track for a fifth-place best career finish, a clear improvement over his 14th-place result in 2023 and 2024 at JR Motorsports.
Looking ahead, the partnership between Jones and the No. 20 crew appears to have stabilized, and his intermediate-track pace gives Joe Gibbs Racing a dependable contender for late-season runs. Continued strong runs at Kansas, Darlington, and similar venues should keep him in Playoff contention and within striking distance of a long-awaited Championship 4 appearance.
